Advent | Joy | Day 2

JoyJesus came so we could have the gift of His presence.But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper,     whose hope is in the Lord their God. He made heaven and earth,     the sea, and everything in them.     He keeps every promise forever. He gives justice to the oppressed     and food to the hungry. The Lord frees …

Advent | Joy | Day 1

JoyJesus came so we could have the gift of His presence.After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and …

Advent | Preparation | Day 7

PreparationHave I made room to receive Him?In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”  …

Advent | Preparation | Day 6

PreparationHave I made room to receive Him?Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” King Herod was deeply disturbed when …